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Crime & Safety · LondonCoroner raises alarm after woman, 90, dies following care home fall
A coroner has issued a report highlighting safety concerns after a 90-year-old woman died following a fall in a Teddington care home. Joan Murphy was unable to reach an emergency call bell or wear a personal alarm when she fell.
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Local News · NewhamPatient unlawfully killed at Newham mental health centre
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was unlawfully killed at Newham Mental Health Centre on 3 January 2023. An inquest found neglect contributed to his death and recommended four staff members be referred to their regulator. The East London NHS Trust is launching an investigation into identified failings.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichCoroner finds clinical errors contributed to Eltham teacher's death
An inquest concluded that a primary school teacher from Eltham would likely have survived if a blood clot had been diagnosed and treated. The coroner identified clinical judgment errors in both her GP visit and hospital assessment, including overlooked risk factors such as her contraceptive pill use.
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Council & Politics · All LondonBarnet Inquest Reveals NHS Trust Flaws After Patient Death
An inquest found a clinical support worker misled the court over checks on Najib Naagi, 55, who died in a Barnet mental health ward. The Trust admitted systemic flaws, issued disciplinary action, and overhauled observation policies to prevent future risks.
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